Jackson County Board of Commissioners- Public Safety & Transportation Committee Meeting May 11, 2026

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on May 11, 2026, to discuss various public safety and transportation issues. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a $130,987.50 contract award to St. Regis Calvert for underbody blades used on snow plows and graders, following a competitive bidding process with five bidders. The committee also reviewed and recommended approval of a $7,138 Michigan State Police Critical Infrastructure Grant to enhance CAD mapping with pictometry for emergency dispatch. Additionally, the committee considered updates to the county's road sign policy (Policy 8350), ultimately approving revisions with a clarification that political sign removal authority would be designated to the Jackson County Department of Transportation rather than broadly to the county. Several infrastructure projects were discussed, including ongoing road and bridge improvements funded by grants, with updates on timelines and work progress. The committee also addressed operational challenges such as road maintenance quality, staffing shortages, and public concerns about illegal dumping and mattress removal, with a motion passed to authorize removal of mattresses at a cost not to exceed $1,000 if not addressed by property owners. The meeting included appointments to various boards and received reports from the Office of the Public Defender and the Department of Transportation.